You probably know that gum disease can be prevented, but did you know that once it develops, it becomes a permanent condition? The disease begins with an infection, known as gingivitis, that develops when bacteria overwhelm your gum tissues. At first, gingivitis does little more than irritate your gums, but in time, your gum tissue… Read more »
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What We Do at a Dental Cleaning
Though dental care often means different things to different people, one service all patients should undergo is a dental cleaning and examination, which you should attend at least once every six months. Your dental cleanings allow Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi Loukas to periodically remove harmful plaque and tartar from your teeth to prevent the… Read more »
Your Teeth are What You Eat
Every time you eat a meal, or sip a beverage, your teeth are the first part of your body to make contact with the substance. As such, it shouldn’t surprise you to learn that what you eat has a big influence on your smile. If you’re a habitual coffee-drinker, then over time, the dark liquid… Read more »
Paying Homage to a Classic
Dental crowns are among the oldest and most trusted dental restorations around today. The first crowns appeared almost 2,000 years ago, and were crafted from gold by the wealthy Etruscans, who inhabited the hills of ancient Italy. Throughout history, other metals became popular, including silver and platinum, and today’s crowns are typically made from lifelike… Read more »
What to Look for in a Toothpaste
Hopefully, you’ve done it all your life, but the fact that you’re used to brushing and flossing your teeth every day doesn’t mean you automatically do it right every time. Little things, like how much pressure you apply to the brush and what kind of toothpaste you use, can influence the success of your daily… Read more »
How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth, and Why You Should
Think your occasional teeth-grinding habit is harmless? Think again. Though healthy teeth are completely surrounded by highly-resistant tooth enamel, the protective layer is only strong enough to take so much abuse. Grinding them together can wear down your enamel, change the shape of your teeth’s surfaces, and lead to a host of subsequent, and potentially… Read more »
What Does Jaw Pain Mean?
Do you notice a clicking or popping noise when you open and close your jaw? Is the sound accompanied by pain and difficult movement? TMJ disorder, an inclusive term for conditions that affect your jaw’s joints and muscles, can often be more subtle than a toothache. Nevertheless, it often generates varying levels of jaw pain… Read more »
How Do You Treat Gum Disease?
Knowing the dangers of gum disease, you might be more inclined to seek treatment if it develops; but what does that treatment entail? Gum disease is an infection involving bacteria nestled between your gums and teeth. As a result, your gums become inflamed and separate from your teeth, destroying your gums and the underlying jawbone… Read more »
Five Important Benefits of Teeth Bonding
Sometimes, your smile doesn’t need much to improve its appearance. A small chip on your tooth, a stubborn stain, or maybe a dental restoration that mars your tooth’s appearance, can often be rectified with a small amount of white composite resin. Known as teeth bonding or a white filling (depending on how it’s used), composite… Read more »
The Perfect Excuse to Eat Chocolate
It’s been a rough day…it’s your birthday…you haven’t eaten it in, like, forever, and you deserve it…it’s Valentine’s Day season…There are a million and one (and infinitely more) excuses for indulging in chocolate, but wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t need to excuse your cravings? With the revelation that chocolate might actually be good… Read more »
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